Norton Way Bikes Newsletter - October 2016

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

nW honda bikes MONTH

OCT

ISSUE

24

FORECAST

Autumn is on its way!

NEXT MOTOGP RACE: SOCIAL

CONTACT DEALER

Japan Oct 16th

sneak peak... (spoiler: the new fireblade)

Images: MCN

2

RUGBY + BIKES

4

MOTORBIKE HELMETS

6

3 Rugby Players 3 Honda Bikes 1 day 12 things you need to know about them

SNEAKY PEAK The new Fireblade!

8

CHANGE YOUR HORIZON Honda X-ADV Coming Soon

10

6 REASONS TO VISIT

11

LOCAL FESTIVAL

Norton Way Honda Bikes

Letchworth Beer & World Food Festival

CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

3 RUGBY PLAYERS 3

What happens when you “I think I’m going to be try to teach three rugby terrible” players how to ride a motorcycle in one day?

JUSTIN / Second Row, Southgate RFC

Surely nothing scares rugby players? They choose to spend their free time smashing into fridge-sized opponents, and often getting their features rearranged in the process, so you’d think it’d be pretty hard to put the frighteners on these oval-ball warriors.

And yet, as Richard, Justin and Jack of Southgate RFC were about to ride a motorcycle for the first time, they weren’t exactly brimming with confidence. “I’m a bit nervous,” said Jack.

Find out how they got on.

Honda likes a challenge and, what’s more, we love getting people riding. We took three rugby players from Southgate RFC to Honda School of Motorcycling. They’ve never ridden motorcycles before. Could we get them out on the road – in just one day?

2

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

3 HONDA BIKES 1 DAY

If the rugby boys inspire to start riding you to get on the bike, you can find out more about Honda School of Motorcycling.

To find out more about what licence you need, visit Honda’s Just Ride site.

HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE  CLICK ONLINE HERE TO WATCH THE GUYS IN  CLICK ACTION

3

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

12

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW



1. There’s only one style of helmet for each type of bike



2. You don’t need a helmet in hot weather or for short journeys



3. A dirty helmet will slow you down



4. Passengers should carry their own helmet



5. You can wear anyone’s helmet so long as it slides over your head



6. Small-fitting full-face helmets will squish your nose and cheeks

FALSE

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE! Styles are open face, full face and flip up. Each has its own merits depending on the kind of rider you are, what weather you ride in and whether you need to frequently take your helmet off. No one helmet is required for one bike. Choice is purely based on personal lifestyle.

FALSE! It’s illegal to ride a motorised bike without a helmet in the UK (except if you’re Sikh). If you’re someone that runs warm, then you can opt for an open faced-style helmet, but you must wear a helmet regardless of how long your journey is.

TRUE! Ride like the wind with a clean helmet. It’s got nothing to do with aerodynamics, but rather being able to see better actually gets you there quicker – plus, you’re less likely to crash. So, clean with a soft cloth and return to it’s bag after use.

FALSE! It is true that pillion passengers must wear a helmet if sitting behind you, but if chivalry isn’t dead, you might want to carry one you can lend. However, it has to fit — more on this in the next point.

FALSE! It is true that pillion passengers must wear a helmet if sitting behind you, but if chivalry isn’t dead, you might want to carry one you can lend. However, it has to fit — more on this in the next point.

TRUE! As you ride, wind pressure will push the helmet into your face, so if a full-face helmet touches your nose you need to try a bigger size. There shouldn’t be a gap between your temples and brow pads with any style of helmet, so test with your finger.

4

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

W ABOUT MOTORBIKE HELMETS 

7. ECE 22 05 and BS 6658:1985 are the only codes you need



8. Four wheels are better than two because they don’t require a helmet.



9. Buying a brand new helmet is the best value you can get. Every time



10. If chin straps cut your skin, you can leave them undone



11. There’s only one way to lie a bike helmet down



12. The police will let you off if you don’t want to ruin your hair

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE

FALSE

TRUE! Styles are open face, full face and flip up. Each has its own merits depending on the kind of rider you are, what weather you ride in and whether you need to frequently take your helmet off. No one helmet is required for one bike. Choice is purely based on personal lifestyle.

FALSE! We’re fans of cars and bikes. When it comes to quad bike, you don’t actually need a helmet by law. We’d still recommend one though.

TRUE! Though the cost of second hand helmets may seem appealing, you don’t know if they’ve been damaged. If their effectiveness is compromised, so is your safety. It’s just not worth the risk.

FALSE! Chin straps have a purpose. There are different fasteners so test which you’re most comfortable with. ALWAYS have them done up and adjust slightly if they feel uncomfortable. It should be no looser than two-fingers’ space.

TRUE! Placing a bike helmet down on its side, i.e. the bit that’ll be working the hardest in the event of collision, could cause minor damage. Always carefully place the helmet down on the flat side where your head fits through.

FALSE! If we hadn’t made it clear already, you’re expected to wear a well-fitting helmet at ALL TIMES while riding in the UK. If you don’t, you could face a fine of £30 if the police catch you flaunting the rules. The only exception is for those of the Sikh faith who wear turbans. No one else.

 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 5

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

Sneak peak

New Fir Images: MCN

head of the new launch in 2017, the legend that is the Honda Fireblade has been spotted testing on a track in Croatia. From the little info we have it looks like there will be 3 variations to the superbike speculated to be called the SP-1, SP-2 as well as a customer race-spec version.

It’s rumoured to feature an array of updates

A 6

reblade  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION



and upgrades including a lightened stronger frame as requested directly from race teams, lightened suspension and vastly improved technology. It’s thought that the bike will be available with the far lighter and more efficient Bosche 9ME Plus ABS system which delivers improved combined antilock braking with traction control, anti-wheelie, and Motorcycle Stability Control. These alterations bring the new bike back into the forefront of

superbike technology and are thought to have made the bike around 5% lighter.

In terms of design, the sleek new redesigned fairing exposes more of the frame giving the bike sharper, more aggressive lines and detailing, all of which will be aiding aerodynamics.

The bike is expected to be unveiled at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany in October 2016, and the track ready version shortly after.

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

Your Horizons Are Goin Honda X-ADV Coming Soon Honda has confirmed the production of an all-new Motorcycle- ‘X-ADV’. The Bike is due to land in our showroom in 2017 and we can’t wait.

The X-ADV is based on the City Adventure concept machine displayed at EICMA show in Milan 2015, it combines the spirit of adventure with all-round performance, practicality and comfort for urban commuting and weekend escapes.

Features include:

• Upright riding position for high visibility • Long travel suspension to handle rough road surfaces • 5 stage adjustable windscreen • Storage space to fit another helmet The X-ADV continues Honda’s long tradition of finding new ways to create products that enhance and enrich its customers’ lifestyles. In keeping with its innovative concept, the X-ADV will come with Honda’s unique Dual Clutch Transmission - and the spirit of adventure - as standard fitment.

The X-ADV will be shown to the public for the first time at the EICMA show in Milan, from 8th to 13th November 2016.

8

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

ng To Change Forever... n  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE BIKE IN ACTION

9

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

6 Reasons to Visit Norton Way Honda Bikes At Norton Way Honda Bikes we endeavour to provide you with the best possible service throughout all our departments, you can always contact us through our Live Chat, on the phone or in store but first we have listed some reason why we are the best choice for you:

1

Honda has an innovative range of bikes that will excite you, both new and used bikes are available for you to choose from and test ride

2

We have excellent floor staff and a qualified service department who always provide first class all-round service to our customers

3

We always have a variety of offers across sales, service & parts catering to all your needs and are constantly looking for ways to increase customer satisfaction.

4

Honda has been winning a lot of awards recently and that award winning line up is available for you to test ride today.

Including the recent AutoTrader Bike of the Year- Honda Africa Twin

5

We are open 7 days a week so there will always be perfect timing for you to call or come and visit us

6

We are located near Letchworth Garden City station and just off the A1 so we are easy to get to with plenty of parking

It can be hard to choose what brand to buy from but it can be even more difficult to choose which dealership to buy from once you have chosen your preferred brand. We hope that we have made that a little easier for you by showing you some of the reasons why we are the best Honda Bike dealer around

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US

10

NW HONDA BIKES • ISSUE 24 • OCT 2016

Letchworth Beer & World Food Festival15-16th Oct 2016

we can’t wait to bring some of our stallholders back for an even bigger and better event this October. The Beer and World Food Festival will bring a taste of world cuisine mixed with some of the best products from our local BID businesses and is sure to bring in a huge crowd to Letchworth.’

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

11

You don’t need to travel hundreds of miles to get a taste of Oktoberfest this autumn as Love Letchworth are bringing the traditional German festival to Hertfordshire with their Beer and World Food Festival.s On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October, Letchworth Garden City Town centre will be transformed into a weekend celebration of beer and world food from 12-6pm on both days.

Over 100 stallholders are expected to trade over the weekend, bringing cuisine from around the world including Thai, Jamaican and South African delights to name a few.

There will also be traditional German Oktoberfest stalls to browse and a variety of other stalls including clothes, jewellery and homeware.

Once you’ve had a bite to eat, don’t forget to wash your meal down with a drink from the giant beer tent, which will feature a local brew from the Garden City Brewery.

If you aren’t a beer drinker then there will be plenty of other options to choose from the stallholders at the event and bars in the town.

There will also be entertainment throughout the weekend including live music on, a chill out area in The Wynd and a new taste trail which will take visitors on a tour of Letchworth’s best restaurants.

Tom Hardy, Letchworth BID Manager, said: ‘After the success of this year’s Food and Drink Festival

Norton Way Group Norton Way North, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1BL www.nortonwayhondamotorbike.com Tel: 01462 754 700